Alberta Council of Disability Services

Recent News

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2026

Events and resources to commemorate the day.

New Course: Excellence in Disability Supports

September 24, 2026

We are pleased to launch Excellence in Disability Supports (EiDS), a specialized, competency-based training course for emerging and new community disability services professionals, as well as experienced staff looking to enhance the quality of services they provide.

Impact+ Webinars 2026: Registration Now Open

September 2, 2026

Join us from October 19-23, 2026, for the next set of Impact+ webinars! 

Alberta OHS: Watch for Fraudulent First Aid Certificates

July 9, 2026

Service providers are reporting an increase in fraudulent or invalid first aid certificates.

The Umbrella: June 2026 Issue

June 26, 2026

News and updates from ACDS and the sector

ACDS Annual Report 2025-26

June 25, 2026

The ACDS 2024-2025 Annual Report was released on June 25, 2026. 

New Report Released: ACDS Survey 2025

April 29, 2026

The ACDS Survey 2025 is now available. 

The Umbrella: March 2026 Issue

March 26, 2026

News and updates from ACDS and the sector

Impact 2026: Registration Now Open

February 26, 2026

Impact 2026 will be held in Edmonton from May 27 to 28, 2026. Register today! 

The Umbrella: December 2025 Issue

December 18, 2025

News and updates from ACDS and the sector

The Umbrella: September 2025 Issue

September 22, 2025

News and updates from ACDS and the sector